Superbooth16: Has Erica synths launched the cutest modular system yet?

You won't have trouble finding room for the new Pico modules

Latvian modular maker Erica Synths is set to release a new range of tiny 3HP modules in the aptly named Pico range.

A total of 15 units are on offer, including VCO, envelope generator, sequencer and drum modules. Better still, Erica Synths is also looking to sell them as an entire system.

In just a few months, the Latvian firm has developed the new range, with its chief aim to make it small and affordable. We think the company has achieved that with aplomb. Each diminutive module should retail at around €100, with the system going for about €1000.

Pico range in full:

VCO - wavetable VCO with 32 selected waves

VCF3 - 24db/oct lowpass filter

VCA - either two independent VCAs or stereo

Seq - 16 step CV and gate sequencer

Input - signal boosting 0-+20/+40db (configurable)

Rnd - random source module

EG - envelope generator

CV mix - three channel DC coupled mixer

A mix - three channel AC coupled mixer

Atten - dual passive attenuator

Multi - two independent active multiples

Output - headphone and stereo output

Trigg - master clock

Drum1 - two independent drums (sample-based)

Delay - up to five seconds of delay time

Wormhole

Also making its debut at Superbooth was the new Black Hole DSP module, which offers 'mind blowing sound effects'. The module was designed in collaboration with Kodek and Spin Cad software creator Gary Worsham.